City of Auburn, NY - City Council Minutes 12/06/2001

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Nina Trapani an eighth grade student at East Middle School and a member the National Honor Society and her friend Rachel DeMaio led the pledge.

· He met with the Parks Commission on Tuesday at Hoopes Park and ice skating was the topic. A hotline will be established for citizens to call for information on when there is skating. It will also be on the Citys web page. Nolans Sporting Goods has also agreed to reintroduce its red globe to be displayed when there is skating. Last year there was 30 days of skating.

· Last Thursday he joined Chief Giannotta and Chief Quill in NYC at a workshop on terrorism sponsored by the New York Conference of Mayors. Mayor Guiliani spoke and it provide valuable information for all cities.

· Flair testing was completed on the methane gas recovery system. Inexpensive fuel to run the incinerator will be available in a week or two.

· The upper pump house is completed. Mayor Carnicelli asked if it would be possible to visit the Pumphouse next week during the work session.

· Downtown 2 hour free parking is in place. The RFP for the Meter Attendant hand held device is going out. An amnesty program for people that still owe parking fines will be introduced. Outstanding tickets go back to the 1980s. After the amnesty program ends the boot will be used on cars of scofflaws.

Bill Jacobs, 95 Cottage St. spoke about his concerns with certain sections of the proposed Ordinance regarding “Equal Employment Opportunity” that is on the agenda for a vote tonight.

Lynette French, 33 Mattie St. spoke about her experience with the Auburn Police Department. She was accompanied by her husband Charles French, same address, who also spoke on the same topic.

Ordinance #27 of 2001 authorizing amending Chapter 44 entitled “Streets and Public Places”. By Councilor McNabb, seconded by Councilor Hunter. Vote: Councilor Mason No; Councilors McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey; Mayor Carnicelli Yes. PASSED.

Ordinance #28 of 2001 authorizing an amendment to the City of Auburn Municipal Code creating Chapter 5, entitled “Equal Employment Opportunity”.

· Motion to amend by Mayor Carnicelli, seconded by Councilor Mason. Amendment to eliminate Section C “Certain Agreements Prohibited”. Vote: Councilor Mason, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey; Mayor Carnicelli Yes. PASSED.

· Motion to table by Councilor McNabb, seconded by Councilor Mason: Vote: Councilor Mason and Hunter and Mayor Carnicelli No. Councilor McNabb and Dempsey Yes. NOT TABLED.

· Vote on Ordinance #28 with amendment: Councilor Mason, Hunter, Dempsey and Mayor Carnicelli Yes, Councilor McNabb No. PASSED

Agreement Resolution #185 of 2001 authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with the State of New York for landfill services for the Auburn Correctional Facility. By Councilor McNabb, seconded by Councilor Mason. Vote: Councilor Mason, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey; Mayor Carnicelli Yes. PASSED.

Council Resolution #186 of 2001 authorizing the Auburn Fire Department to assist the County of Cayuga with the operation of the Fire and Multi-Agency Training Center. By Councilor Mason, seconded by Councilor Dempsey. Vote: Councilor Mason, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey; Mayor Carnicelli Yes. PASSED.

Council Resolution #187 of 2001 authorizing the Director of Municipal Utilities to prepare a bid package and advertising to solicit a supplier of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation approved cover soils for the City Landfill. By Councilor Mason, seconded by Councilor McNabb. Vote: Councilor Mason, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey; Mayor Carnicelli Yes. PASSED.

Council Resolution #188 of 2001 authorizing the Director of Municipal Utilities to advertise and secure bids for a Caterpillar D-7 Dozer, or equivalent, suitable for City Landfill operations. By Councilor Mason, seconded by Councilor Dempsey. Vote: Councilor Mason, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey; Mayor Carnicelli Yes. PASSED

Council Resolution #189 of 2001 determining that the acquisition of a Landfill dozer is a Type II action for purposes of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. By Councilor Mason, seconded by Councilor Dempsey. Vote: Councilor Mason, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey; Mayor Carnicelli Yes. PASSED.

Financial Resolution #190 of 2001 authorizing the execution and delivery of lease-purchase agreement to finance the cost of purchasing a Landfill dozer for the City of Auburn in an amount not to exceed $280,000. By Councilor McNabb, seconded by Councilor Mason. Vote: Councilor Mason, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey; Mayor Carnicelli Yes. PASSED.

Council Resolution #191 of 2001 determining that the acquisition of seven (7) pick-up trucks is a Type II action for purposes of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act. By Councilor Mason, seconded by Councilor McNabb. Vote: Councilor Mason, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey; Mayor Carnicelli Yes. PASSED.

Financial Resolution #192 of 2001 authorizing the execution and delivery of a lease-purchase agreement to finance the cost of purchasing seven (7) pick-up trucks for the City of Auburn in an amount not to exceed $230,000. By Councilor Mason, Seconded by Councilor McNabb. Vote: Councilor Mason, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey; Mayor Carnicelli Yes. PASSED.

Award Resolution #193 of 2001 authorizing the award of bid for microfilm services for the City Clerks Office to Imagemax of Syracuse, New York, in the amount of $6,850, and the cost of this service is covered by the LGRMIF Grant. By Councilor Hunter, seconded by Councilor Mason. Vote: Councilor Mason, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey; Mayor Carnicelli Yes. PASSED.

By Councilor Dempsey, seconded by Councilor McNabb. Vote: Councilor Mason, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey; Mayor Carnicelli Yes. PASSED. Beginning at 6:40PM and ending at 8:00PM

Motion by Councilor Dempsey, seconded by Councilor McNabb to amend the agenda to add Council Resolution # 194 of 2001. Vote: Councilor Mason, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey; Mayor Carnicelli Yes. PASSED.

Council Resolution # 194 of 2001 amending the City Budget for fiscal year 2001-2002 to reflect the elimination of two part-time positions and the creation of one full-time position in the Office of Planning and Economic Development. By Councilor Mason, seconded by Councilor McNabb. Vote: Councilor Mason, McNabb, Hunter and Dempsey; Mayor Carnicelli Yes. PASSED